ADVANCED

Exam Essentials

TEST 1
PAPER 1 R
 eading and
Use of English
PAPER 2 Writing
PAPER 3 Listening
PAPER 4 Speaking

4 In Paper 2, you must answer two questions. The question in Part 1 is compulsory.
In Part 2, there are three questions, and you have to answer one of them.

4 In Part 1, you will be asked to write an essay for a particular purpose and target
reader.

4 Part 1 tests your ability to respond to the input material in an appropriate style,

evaluating information, expressing opinions, etc. All tasks require you to be

persuasive. Read the instructions carefully and underline the key words that tell
you what you are being asked to do.

4 The input information in Part 1 may be from a variety of different texts: notes,

letters, reports, advertisements, diagrams, etc. Make sure you read it carefully and
understand what information it conveys before you start writing.

4 Think about the appropriate register for your writing: formal, semi-formal, neutral
or informal.

Dont try to write out your answer in a rough draft before you produce a final draft;
you will not have enough time. Instead, plan what you will say in each section/
paragraph of your writing.

4 Divide your writing into three sections: introduction, main body and conclusion.

Think about what you will say in each part. Plan approximately how many words
should be in each section of your writing.

Write your essay. Use your own words as far as possible; dont copy the
information from the input texts.

4 When you have finished, check your spelling and punctuation. Make sure the
examiner can read your writing.

4 See the Writing bank on pages 193205 for examples of different types of writing.

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Cambridge English: Advanced Test 144 PAPER 2 Writing

ADVANCED

Exam Essentials

TEST 1
PAPER 1 R
 eading and
Use of English
PAPER 2 Writing
PAPER 3 Listening

Part 1
Part 2

PAPER 4 Speaking

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220260 words in an
appropriate style on the separate answer sheet.
1 Your class has attended a lecture on what governments could do to minimise the
use of fossil fuels. You have made the notes below.
Methods of minimising the use of fossil fuels
recycling
increaing taxes on petrol

4 When you write an essay,

think about the appropriate

register and tone for the
question you are answering.
Who is going to read your
essay?

4 In your essay, you must

describe the general idea

What information should
you give? Is it necessary to
mention who you are in this
essay?

4 What is the reason for writing

the essay? What effect do
you want it to have on the
reader? What do you hope to
achieve by writing it? Do you
want to convince the reader
about anything? Think about
the language you will need to
achieve this goal.

increasing use of nuclear energy

Some opinions expressed in the
discussion:
Is the technology for recycling
adequately developed?
Increased taxation will not be a
sufficient deterrent.
Nuclear energy is too risky.
Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the methods in your notes. You
should explain which method you think is more important for governments to
consider, and provide reasons to support your opinion.
You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but
you should use your own words as far as possible.

4 The notes and opinions

provide you with information,

and you can develop your
own arguments around them.

Cambridge English: Advanced Test 144 PAPER 2 Writing44 Part 1

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